Images of a Lake District summer holiday: blue, blue skies sunlit fell tops shimmering lakes and tarns glistening becks that gurgle with glee wide open spaces all to oneself – and perhaps one’s companions too What’s there not to like? … Read More
windermere weekend breaks
Weekend day out in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is, as usual, chock full of things to see and do. This first weekend in July 2015 is no different. Activities range from the more mundane to some more exciting events. Here are a few … Read More
Lake District: things to see & do this weekend
The beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria is never short of things to see and do. This weekend, as usual, there is lots to keep all and sundry occupied. Why not come and join us for a great weekend break … Read More
May Day Bank Holiday weekend in the Lake District
We are now about midway through Spring and May Day is coming up to celebrate this wonderful season. Suitably enough, May Day in 2015 falls on 1st May, which during European pagan times celebrated the first day of Summer. Now … Read More
Take a walk
It’s April – Springtime! And just about the best weather to start walking again without getting too hot, too cold, or – dare I say it? – too wet! The Lake District, popularised by the Romantic poets, is one of … Read More
March in the Lake District National Park
March can be a month of contrasts weather-wise in Bowness-on-Windermere. It is a month of longer daylight hours, happy birdsong, sunshine, and mysterious inversions which draw the eye and capture the viewer’s attention. Our Bed and Breakfast, Blenheim Lodge, overlooks … Read More
Visit from AA inspector and a discount
I had just emerged from our kitchen when, lo and behold, Hubby called me to introduce Martin, an AA inspector. I hadn’t even heard the door ring as I was busy at the back but there he was in our … Read More
Late availability, Spring, and current B&B offers
We have been spending sometime lately updating our bed and breakfast packages, and I thought I would share these with you here. Some are available only when booking direct with us on the telephone or by email details, which you … Read More
February break in the Lakes: what to see and do?
Our butcher delivered our order today and exclaimed, ‘Everyone is back to work, and we are so busy!’ It’s true: those guest houses, eateries, and attractions that had taken a rest over the past eight weeks are now open with … Read More
Enjoy February half-term break in the Lakes
2015 has really moved forward very fast indeed! Not so long ago and I was contemplating turkey and all the trimmings. Fast forward an approximate 8 weeks and we are into the February schools mid-term break. Now, our Bed and … Read More
Love song for Valentine’s weekend
Only another week to Valentine’s Day weekend, and it has put me in mind of a very popular song when I was a young girl. You can listen to Herman’s Hermits singing this song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gatIk3z9a7Y. There’s a kind of hush … Read More
My picture windows
I thought I would share a few photos taken on Thursday from our rooms and porch at Blenheim Lodge. My first thoughts on seeing those views were, ‘Wow!’ I hope you think so too. Take a close look at the … Read More